Slipknot: Jay Weinberg Says He Was Fired, Receives Support From Other Drummers
Jay Weinberg broke his silence over the weekend about parting ways with Slipknot. According to the drummer, he was fired from the band. Weinberg issued a lengthy statement via social…
Jay Weinberg broke his silence over the weekend about parting ways with Slipknot. According to the drummer, he was fired from the band.
Weinberg issued a lengthy statement via social media detailing his thoughts on the entire situation. Weinberg wrote, in part, "I was heartbroken and blindsided to receive the phone call that I did on the morning of November 5th; the news of which, most of you learned shortly after. However, I've been overwhelmed by -- and truly grateful for -- the outpouring of love and support I've received from this incredible community I consider to be my creative and artistic home."
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A number of fellow drummers showed up in the comment section of Weinberg's Instagram post to share their support. Guns N' Roses/Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum wrote, "You're just beginning pal , in life ...one door shuts and another one opens. Life is hills and valleys and you've climbed the mountain to the top. It's what makes us grateful and as a journeyman drummer myself more will be revealed!! The future is bright for you and all of us, can't wait to see the next adventure !! Rock on Brother."
Meanwhile, Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy wrote, "This is only the end of one chapter…you have MANY MORE to write Bro! Always have your back."
Green Day's Tre Cool added, "I have so much admiration and respect for you, Jay. You are still yet to make the best music of your life. You are young. The future is yours for the taking and I’m excited to see what you bring into to the world next! You’re truly a special drummer."
Even Jay's dad, E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg, wrote, "For 33 years you’ve made your mom and I 100% proud. This moment is no exception. You’re a class act! Love Dad."
A number of the rock albums that turn 15 in 2023 are both big hits and fan favorites.
Many legendary acts released LPs in 2008 including Metallica, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Judas Priest and more. Some acts -- like Kings of Leon, Slipknot, The Killers and The Black Keys -- also helped cement their place in the rock world with new albums.
Scroll below to see which 24 rock albums turn 15 in 2023.
Disturbed - ‘Indestructible’
Released on June 3, 2008.
Slipknot - ‘All Hope Is Gone’
Released on August 26, 2008.
Metallica - ‘Death Magnetic’
Released on September 12, 2008.
Coldplay - ‘Viva la Vida of Death and All His Friends’
Released on June 12, 2008.
The Black Keys - ‘Attack & Release’
Released on April 1, 2008.
Beck - ‘Modern Guilt’
Released on July 7, 2008.
The Raconteurs - ‘Consolers of the Lonely’
Released on March 25, 2008.
Kings of Leon - ‘Only by the Night’
Released on September 19, 2008.
The Killers - ‘Day & Age’
Released on November 18, 2008.
AC/DC - ‘Black Ice’
Released on October 20, 2008.
Vampire Weekend - ‘Vampire Weekend’
Released on January 29, 2008.
Flogging Molly - ‘Float’
Released on March 4, 2008.
The B-52’s - ‘Funplex’
Released on March 25, 2008.
R.E.M. - ‘Accelerate’
Released on March 31, 2008.
Def Leppard - ‘Songs from the Sparkle Lounge’
Released on April 25, 2008.
3 Doors Down - ‘3 Doors Down’
Released on May 20, 2008.
Nine Inch Nails - ‘The Slip’
Released on May 5, 2008.
Nine Inch Nails - ‘Ghosts I-IV’
Released on March 2, 2008.
Judas Priest - ‘Nostradamus’
Released on June 17, 2008.
Motley Crue - ‘Saints of Los Angeles’
Released on June 24, 2008.
Shinedown - ‘The Sound of Madness’
Released on June 24, 2008.
Queen + Paul Rodgers - ‘The Cosmos Rocks’
Released on September 15, 2008.
Nickelback - ‘Dark Horse’
Released on November 17, 2008.
Guns N’ Roses - ‘Chinese Democracy’
Released on November 23, 2008.
